Kenai Mountains facts for kids
The Kenai Mountains are a long chain of mountains in Alaska, a state in the United States. These mountains stretch for about 192 kilometers (120 miles). They go from the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula all the way to the Chugach Mountains. The mountains are quite tall, usually between 3,000 and 5,000 feet high.
Ice and Water in the Kenai Mountains
The Kenai Mountains are home to huge areas of ice called icefields. The most famous ones are the Harding Icefield and the Sargent Icefield. Many glaciers, which are like slow-moving rivers of ice, flow out from these icefields.
These mountains are also the source of important rivers. The Kenai River and the Russian River are two examples. These rivers are well-known for having lots of fish, making them popular spots for fishing.
How the Kenai Mountains Got Their Name
The name "Kenai" for these mountains first appeared in a book in 1849. A person named Constantin Grewingk published this name. He learned about it from the notes of I. G. Wosnesenski. Wosnesenski had traveled to the area in 1842 and written down his observations.
Gallery
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Carpathian Peak seen from Turnagain Arm
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Skilak Glacier in the Kenai Mountains
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Mount Alice seen from Mount Marathon
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Looking across Portage Lake toward Bard Peak
